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Rocks and Minerals

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    Rocks and Minerals
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  • If a rock is formed inside the earth, its is called
    Intrusive Rocks
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  • If a rock is formed from lava outside the earth it is called?
    Extrusive Rock
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  • ______________ are formed by cooling lava or magma
    Igneous Rocks
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  • These types of rock are formed mostly in water
    Sedimentary Rocks
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  • A person who studies rocks is a _____________
    Geologist
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  • Name the FIVE properties of a mineral
    Luster, Color, Breakage, streak, hardness
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  • Can the rock cycle happen anywhere?
    Yes/True
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  • Pyrite is referred to as "fools" gold because it has the same _____ as gold
    Color/Luster
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  • A piece of talc was used to scratch a piece of glass. No mark was shown. What can you conclude about the talc?
    It's hardness cannot be determined
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  • Name the three types of rocks
    Igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
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  • Metamorphic rocks are known for what?
    Changing
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  • Name a type of igneous rock
    Basalt, Pumice
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  • Heat and pressure form what type of rock?
    Metamorphic Rock
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  • Weathering and cementation form what type of rock?
    Sedimentary Rocks
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  • The ________________ is a process that shows how a rock can become another type of rock.
    Rock Cycle
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